Faith-based organizations are called to stand out — to be different than the other organizations in their industry. Leaders of those faith-based organizations should also live differently, in accordance with Christ rather…
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FaithSearch Partners, the leading executive search firm focused on faith-based hospitals, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, churches and ministries, is pleased to announce its client, Ascension Health’s Gulf States Ministries, has selected John…
Colorado Springs’ Compassion International Among Nation’s Top Charities – Again Compassion International was named in the top 1 percent of American charities by Charity Navigator, based on an annual assessment of…
Jesus revolutionized what it means to be a leader. His approach to leadership was so radically different from how the religious leaders of the day lived their lives that it…
Mother Mary Angelica, Eternal World Television Network Founder, Dies At 92 Famed nun and Eternal Word Television Network founder Mother Mary Angelica has passed away at the age of…
Died: Don McClanen, Founder of Fellowship of Christian Athletes The founder of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Don McClanen, passed away Feb. 16, 2016 at the age of 91, Christianity Today…
There is one primary difference between a high-quality faith-based organization and a high-quality secular organization in the same market: the culture. In faith-based healthcare, academic and nonprofit organizations it’s the mission-based…
Former Congressman To Head Feed The Children Feed the Children has named J.C. Watts, a former congressman from Oklahoma, as its new president and CEO. Watts, a Republican and Baptist…
Procuring the right leader for a ministry is about more than simple qualifications on paper. Aside from the obvious necessities like relevant skills and experience, there are other factors that…
Church culture evolves constantly, influencing the way people participate in, attend, and run individual congregations around the country. As a new year begins, it’s important to understand emerging trends in…
Giving To Ministries Jumped 5% The level of giving to Christian ministries in 2014 was up 5 percent from the previous year, the Nonprofit Times reports, totaling $12 billion in…
FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce it has been retained to manage the search for a Director of Children and Family Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Houston. The church…
FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce it has been retained to manage three searches for Mission Integration executives at Ascension Health hospitals/regions. Ascension Health is the nation’s largest Catholic and…
The end of the year is usually packed with meetings and deadlines focused on winding up business in anticipation of the new year. This is especially true for Boards of…
Faith-Based Nonprofit Names Senior Director of Global Programs Bethany Christian Services has announced the selection of its new Senior Director of Global Programs, Kristi Gleason. In this role, she will…
Habitat for Humanity International Appoints Tjada D’Oyen McKenna as Chief Operating Officer Habitat for Humanity International has selected a new Chief Operating Officer, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna, who began tenure Nov….
FaithSearch Partners is pleased to announce Ed Fry, President, and Jeff Jernigan, PhD, LPC, BCPPC, Senior Vice President and Ministry Team Leader, will be presenting a session at the upcoming…
Utilizing a search firm can be highly beneficial in finding a new executive or leader for your organization, but only if you know how to get the most out of…
Catholic Charities USA Follows Francis’ Lead in ‘Providing Hope’ At its annual conference Sept. 10-12 in Omaha, Neb., Catholic Charities USA focused on its mission to end poverty and hunger…
Many nonprofits and ministries are realizing utilizing executive search firms is not just for large corporate companies anymore, and the rest of the nation is beginning to see its value…
Ex-Charity Navigator CEO Takes New Role Helping Nonprofits Assess Performance Former Charity Navigator CEO Ken Berger has been named the new managing director at Algorhythm, an organization that helps nonprofits…
Each nonprofit depends on its boards in a unique way. Some boards serve primarily in an advisory capacity, but rarely get actively involved with actual operations. Others are much more heavily…
Change is a constant in life. It’s everywhere: new products on the market, changing roles at work, the price of gas going up and down, fashions, technology, children growing up,…
Cruise Lines International Association Partners with Mercy Ships Mercy Ships, a nonprofit organization that provides hospitals at sea for people in need and trains local medical professionals in struggling areas,…
FaithSearch Partners is proud to unveil its new website, which is designed not to simply communicate information about the firm, but to be a valuable resource for clients and leaders…
In a world where it seems like everyone is clamoring for first place, being second-in-command can feel more like being last-in-importance. But there is a specific calling for those who…
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Names Interim President InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, one of the largest college ministries of the nation, has appointed Jim Lundgren as its interim president after its previous leader…
On Faith: International Justice Mission The International Justice Mission recently held its annual benefit and shared the story of 13-year-old Griselda, who was walking home from church with her…
How to Get a ‘Dream Job’ with World Vision in 60 Seconds or Less World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization and one of the largest charities in the world, is…
FaithSearch Partners, Inc., the leading executive search firm focused on faith-based healthcare organizations, colleges/universities, churches and ministries, has appointed Rick Fisk as Vice President, specializing in Post-Acute/Long-Term Care (PA/LTC). Based…
Michael Messenger to Carry World Vision Forward World Vision Canada has announced that Michael Messenger will be taking over as the organization’s President and CEO June 1, 2015 after…
FaithSearch Partners announced today the successful appointment of Rev. Dr. Steven Jay Davis as Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church of the Redlands (FCCR) in California. The historic church, built…
FaithSearch will again be well-represented at the largest gathering of Catholic healthcare and mission leaders. Ed Fry, CEO, and Jim Boyle, Senior Vice President, will be in attendance at the…
The First Congregational Church of Redlands (FCCR) has recently selected FaithSearch Partners to assist in the search for its new Senior Pastor. Built in 1880, FCCR is a mid-sized congregation made up of…
St. Jude Medical Center of Fullerton, Calif. recently retained FaithSearch Partners to conduct the search for its Director of Mission Services position. In this role, the individual selected will collaborate with St….
FaithSearch Partners, a leading executive search firm serving faith-based organizations, announced today it donated $120,000 to various ministries and faith-based organizations in 2014. The release of the statistic is a well-timed…
FaithSearch Partners, Inc., the leading executive search firm focused on faith-based hospitals, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, churches and ministries, has appointed Kim Moeller as Vice President, joining Jeff Jernigan, Senior Vice…
Following two months of discovery and collaboration, FaithSearch Partners, Inc. has announced an official strategic communications partnership with expert, Nashville-based marketing and digital agency, 5by5. FaithSearch Partners is the only…
The Scenario: The associate pastor, Jason, was well loved by the congregation, particularly when he first arrived at Pastor Kitchen’s church just over three years ago. Yet now he has Pastor…
Last month marked the beginning of the 25th year of my wonderful journey in executive search. Starting with this month’s newsletter, I’ll be sharing a few observations from the past quarter…
Dallas’ well-known Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) recently retained FaithSearch Partners to conduct the search for its Director of Music and Arts. Founded in 1916, the church originated from…
Dallas’ well-known Highland Park United Methodist Church recently retained FaithSearch Partners to conduct the search for its Director of Choral Music. Founded in 1916, the church originated from humble beginnings…
The Scenario: Pastor Kitchens was generally pleased with the past several personnel committee meetings. With just one more scheduled meeting left, another round of filling positions for the church was…
In last month’s column I addressed a common pattern observed among senior pastors and para-church ministry CEO’s. Church or ministry leaders were encouraged to avoid falling into the trap of…
As the leading national retained firm for faith-based organizations, FaithSearch Partners paid special attention to the June 30 US Supreme Court ruling that the owners of closely held, private corporations…
When I “retired” as a senior pastor, the denomination moved Nancy and me into a “Pastor at Large” roles. That is a nice way of saying in addition to leading…
David VandeVere was recently selected as vice president of finance by the Potomac Conference of Seventh-day Adventists headquartered in Staunton, Virginia. In his position, he will head the treasury department…
Letter from Jeff Jernigan, Senior Vice President, Ministry Team Leader, Los Angeles The table was set immaculately with china plates, crystal goblets, etched silver, and ornately carved napkin holders. The turkey looked like…
Visit any executive search firm’s website and you will see a great deal of emphasis on client relations. This is not to suggest these statements are superfluous. Retaining an executive…
